3SGE vs 5SFE, Which is better? Options

[jackkasper]

I had an 86 GTS with the 3SGE engine and my son has a 96 Vert with the 5SFE. I want to say that the older one had 135 HP as does the newer one. Can anyone give me an informed description about whether the technology of the late engine is better? If you were going to replace the motor which one would you choose?

[zfjohnson07]

3sge is way way better than the 5sfe! the 3sge you already get more horesepower of course, and then you can turbo it. the 5sfe is well, the gt engine, and personally i would never turbo it, like everyone else says i would brather do a swap and put a 3sge in it. go to the engine and maintenance thread, and look at the read this stickies at the top, they have more information than what i am giving you as well. plus if you hafe a 5sfe, its easy to put the 3sge since they have the same mounts if im not mistaken

[czwalga]

3sge is way way better than the 5sfe! the 3sge you already get more horesepower of course, and then you can turbo it. the 5sfe is well, the gt engine, and personally i would never turbo it, like everyone else says i would brather do a swap and put a 3sge in it. go to the engine and maintenance thread, and look at the read this stickies at the top, they have more information than what i am giving you as well. plus if you hafe a 5sfe, its easy to put the 3sge since they have the same mounts if im not mistaken

Not a good idea to turbo a 3sge. The 5sfe is a better option even though neither would be the best. 3sge has a high compression ratio.